Djibouti Embassy in Berlin

Embassy of Djibouti in Berlin, Germany

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Overview

The Embassy of the Republic of Djibouti in Berlin serves as the primary diplomatic mission representing Djibouti in Germany and maintaining bilateral relations between the two nations. Located in Berlin's Charlottenburg-Wilmersburg district on Tauentzienstraße—near the famous Kurfürstendamm shopping boulevard and Gedächtniskirche—the embassy occupies a central and accessible location in western Berlin. Djibouti, a small nation of approximately one million people strategically located at the southern entrance to the Red Sea in the Horn of Africa, maintains diplomatic relations with Germany focused on development cooperation, security partnerships, and economic engagement. Germany has provided substantial development assistance to Djibouti, particularly in areas of water management, education, and governance. The embassy manages consular services, visa processing, trade promotion, and cultural exchange. Important: This embassy serves a multi-country jurisdiction covering Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, and Poland—nationals of these countries requiring Djiboutian visas or consular services should contact this embassy. The consular section operates limited morning hours (09:30-13:30) for visa applications and consular services.
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Visa Services

The embassy processes visa applications for travel to Djibouti from residents of Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, and Poland. Most foreign nationals require visas to enter Djibouti, though the country has introduced e-visa systems for many nationalities which can be obtained online before travel. For those requiring traditional visas or preferring in-person application, the Berlin embassy handles: tourist visas for leisure travel, business visas for commercial activities and meetings, transit visas for passengers passing through Djibouti, and multiple-entry visas for frequent travelers. Visa applications require: completed application form, valid passport with minimum 6 months validity beyond intended stay and blank pages for visa stamps, recent passport-sized photograph meeting international standards, confirmed flight reservations or travel itinerary, hotel reservations or invitation letter (for business visitors), proof of sufficient financial means for the duration of stay, yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory for travelers from endemic regions), and visa fee payment. Processing times typically range from 3-7 business days for standard applications but may extend during peak periods or for complex cases requiring additional verification. The consular section operates Monday-Friday 09:30-13:30 for visa submissions and collection. Important: Many nationalities can now obtain Djibouti e-visas online (www.evisa.gouv.dj) which may be faster and more convenient than applying through the embassy. Contact the embassy at info@djibouti-embassy.de to confirm current visa requirements and procedures for your nationality.
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Consular Services

The Consular Section provides services for Djiboutian nationals residing in or visiting Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, and Poland. Services include passport issuance and renewal for Djiboutian citizens, national identity card processing, birth registration for children born abroad to Djiboutian parents, civil status registration including marriages and deaths, document legalization and authentication services for documents intended for use in Djibouti or abroad, notarial services including affidavits and statutory declarations, consular registration for Djiboutian nationals living in the region, and emergency consular assistance for Djiboutian citizens in distress. The Djiboutian diaspora in Germany and Central Europe is relatively small but growing, including students pursuing higher education, professionals in international organizations, and families who have settled for work opportunities. German, Austrian, Czech, and Polish citizens can obtain document authentication services for papers intended for use in Djibouti, information about travel requirements and regulations, and assistance connecting with Djiboutian business contacts. Consular hours are limited to mornings (09:30-13:30), and the embassy recommends contacting info@djibouti-embassy.de in advance to confirm document requirements and schedule appointments for complex matters. Given the embassy's multi-country jurisdiction, advance planning is advisable as consular staff manage inquiries from four countries.
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Business Support

The embassy promotes economic and commercial relations between Djibouti and Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, and Poland. Djibouti occupies a strategically vital location at the junction of major international shipping lanes connecting the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean, with the Port of Djibouti serving as a key transshipment hub for the Horn of Africa region and a gateway to landlocked Ethiopia. Germany maintains development cooperation with Djibouti through KfW Development Bank and GIZ (German Agency for International Cooperation), focusing on water infrastructure, renewable energy, vocational training, and port development. German companies are involved in infrastructure projects, particularly in port operations, logistics, and telecommunications. Key sectors of mutual interest include port and logistics services (Djibouti hosts major commercial and military port facilities), maritime and shipping services, renewable energy development (particularly geothermal given Djibouti's volcanic geology), telecommunications infrastructure, construction and engineering services, and water desalination technologies (critical for arid Djibouti). The embassy facilitates business connections, provides market information about investment opportunities in Djibouti, assists German companies exploring Djibouti and Red Sea/Horn of Africa opportunities, supports participation in trade missions and business forums, and coordinates with German development agencies, chambers of commerce, and business associations. Djibouti's strategic location, relative political stability, and status as a commercial and logistics hub make it attractive for companies focused on East African markets and Red Sea shipping lanes. The embassy works to deepen bilateral economic ties and attract European investment to Djibouti's developing economy.
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Special Notes

The embassy is located at Tauentzienstraße 6, 10789 Berlin, in the Charlottenburg-Wilmersburg district of western Berlin, easily accessible by U-Bahn (U1, U2, U3 at Wittenbergplatz station) and bus services. The location is near the KaDeWe department store and Gedächtniskirche, making it convenient to reach from central Berlin. Contact: Phone +49 30 26 39 01 57, Email info@djibouti-embassy.de, Website www.djibouti-embassy.de. IMPORTANT: Consular and visa hours are very limited (Monday-Friday 09:30-13:30 only)—plan accordingly and consider contacting the embassy in advance for complex matters. This embassy has multi-country jurisdiction covering Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, and Poland—residents of these countries requiring Djiboutian visas or consular services should contact this embassy regardless of location. Austrian, Czech, and Polish nationals should not expect local Djiboutian representation in their countries; Berlin handles all matters. The embassy is closed on both Djiboutian and German national holidays. For travel to Djibouti, note that yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for travelers arriving from endemic regions, and the country experiences extremely hot desert climate year-round (temperatures often exceeding 40°C/104°F in summer). Djibouti maintains strategic importance due to hosting foreign military bases including French, American, Chinese, Japanese, and Italian facilities, reflecting its geopolitical significance at the entrance to the Red Sea and proximity to conflict zones in Somalia and Yemen. The embassy can provide current security information and travel advisories for visitors. Website www.djibouti-embassy.de provides additional information, though for comprehensive visa and consular details, direct email or phone contact is recommended. Source: German Federal Foreign Office (auswaertiges-amt.de).
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